New Zealand actor Sam Neill, celebrated for his iconic role in *Jurassic Park*, has passed away due to complications from pneumonia. This was confirmed by his representative, Philip Grenz.
Sam succumbed to pneumonia. Prior to this illness, Sam had fought a courageous battle against lymphoma, successfully overcoming it through a pioneering treatment known as CAR-T therapy… Over the past year, Sam completed work on four consecutive projects, all of which are scheduled for release in the coming months,
— the official press release stated. Neill was originally diagnosed with stage three blood cancer in 2023✱. By the spring of 2026, the actor had achieved full remission.
Next year, audiences will see Neill in the posthumous release of the blockbuster *Godzilla x Kong: Supernova*.
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Source: Film.ru